On Wednesday 8th October, representatives from Clowes Developments welcomed Michelle Welsh MP for Sherwood Forest to Harrier Park, Hucknall, a site rooted in the region’s proud aerospace and engineering legacy, as part of a continued commitment to champion regional regeneration, job creation, and inward investment.

Michelle Welsh MP toured the Harrier Park site to see first-hand the transformational progress being made at the former Rolls-Royce site by the new owners, Clowes Developments. Once a dormant industrial area, Harrier Park is now emerging as a key strategic employment hub for the East Midlands and further afield with major investment unlocking opportunities for local and national businesses of varying sizes.

During the visit, discussions focused on:

• Celebrating Hucknall’s rich aerospace heritage, including the site’s link to the Rolls-Royce Harrier Jump Jet Engine and the creation of the nearby Hucknall Flight Test Museum.
• The socio-economic impact of regenerating previously brownfield land.
• The scale and ambition of Clowes Developments’ investment, providing infrastructure and enabling occupation with an impressive 36-week delivery programme.
• Attracting high-value occupiers and creating hundreds of skilled jobs, utilising a healthy local work force in logistics, manufacturing, engineering, and office-based roles.

Michelle Welsh MP commented:

“Harrier Park is a shining example of how we can honour our industrial past while building a strong, sustainable future. This regeneration brings real opportunity for Hucknall and the wider Ashfield area, through jobs, investment and innovation.”

Kevin Webster, Associate Development Director at Clowes Developments, added:

“It was a pleasure to welcome Michelle Welsh MP to Harrier Park and share the progress we’ve made. We’ve worked hard to expedite the site’s potential and create a high-quality, strategically located development that meets the needs of today’s businesses. This isn’t just about building, it’s about long-term economic growth, skilled employment and putting Hucknall firmly on the map as a place where business can thrive.”

The visit underlined Harrier Park’s critical role in Ashfield District Council’s long-term growth strategy and its wider contribution to the East Midlands’ economic resilience.

Offering a rare opportunity for businesses to customise their facilities and secure freehold premises ranging from 60,000 to over 200,000 sq ft, Harrier Park combines flexible space with robust infrastructure, including up to 8.1MVA power capacity and a rapid 36-week build programme, making it an ideal destination for ambitious businesses looking to invest in the region.

Clowes Developments are working in partnership with FHP Property Consultants and Fisher German to market the site with units available from 60,000 to 206,000sq ft. Opportunities are available on both a freehold and leasehold design-and-build basis.

For enquiries, please contact Tim Gilbertson on tim@fhp.co.uk or Rob Champion on rob.champion@fishergerman.co.uk.